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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

#FlounceFire PM Update, August 9, 2017

Shady Cove, Oregon –Thanks to favorable weather, firefighters were able
to gain substantial ground on the Flounce Fire today. The fire has shown little
growth in the past 24 hours, but still remains of great concern with
thunderstorms still in the forecast. The fire is currently estimated at 690
acres and 10 percent contained.

Also today, fire crews and a helicopter responded to and suppressed a
lightning-caused fire from Tuesday night’s thunderstorm activity just east of
the main fire perimeter. A number of crews, engines and aircraft assigned to
the Flounce Fire were also diverted to support Oregon Department of Forestry’s
Southwest Oregon District and cooperators initial attack efforts on other new
fires. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for significant lightning, dry
fuels and gusty, erratic winds. Fire danger remains extreme.

A Level One (Be Ready) evacuation notice remains in effect for residents on
Evergreen Drive and Lewis Road near Prospect.

Crews will continue to strengthen containment lines and begin extensive mop-up
in an effort to minimize additional fire spread.

Roughly 650 personnel are currently assigned to the Flounce Fire. Fire crews
are also being supported with 9 helicopters, 19 engines, and 17 water tenders.

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